Post #67973 by Hina on Tue, Jan 6, 2004 4:36 PM

On 2004-01-05 23:43, tikijackalope wrote:

The Kon-Tiki in Tuscon has got great potential... it's dusty and needs improvements in a few key spots, but the original decor is in very good shape.

I was in Kon-Tiki a few times this past fall. I found the daytime very pleasant for eating lunch in the highly tikified decor, unspoiled by the night-time crowd that utilizes this hot spot. They were not only tolerant of me taking pics, the manager gave me a sample of a tiki mug (blue-green Libby mug) he said they planned to serve drinks in soon. He also said they were going to offer t-shirts. I don't know if either of these things has come to pass.

Here here for the Kon Tiki. It is a little slice of paradise in Tucson. I, too, find it very nice and relaxing for lunch - being in Tucson once a week for business, it's my favorite place to go. It's hard to leave though because it's so cool and quiet and dark, especially in the summer. The bubbling of the Koi pond and the company of Tikis just make me want to stay.
Also, the food is outstanding. Fresh and hot and they have the best ribs I have ever tasted.
The drinks....well they ARE lacking in terms of drinkware and while they don't make the best Mai Tai in the world, it is extremely potent (and large). Bonus points for not being chintsy with the booze in my book.

I also agree with your assessment on the staff. They have always been friendly and encouraging of any picture taking and info regarding the place. If they would start using tiki mugs, it would be even better.

All in all, a great place. We don't have a Tonga Room or a Mai Kai in AZ but the Kon Tiki will do in a pinch.

~H